Experience

Southern Imperial, Inc.

• Manufacturing Manager

  • May 2012 - Present

  • Implement visual Kanban boards • Closely monitor product flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste. • Create work cells that reduce inventory, transportation and setup operators. • Develop and cultivate relationships among cross-functional teams resulting in improved communication, streamlined processes, focused efforts and quality product, eliminating costly over/under production. • Lead multiple major department moves from one facility to another. • Significantly improved and continuously monitor processes, resulting in elimination of unnecessary positions and overtime for hourly employees.• Comprehensive knowledge and practical application in industry best practices, such as lean manufacturing, 5S, value streams, process flow, waste elimination, kanbans, kaizens, capital expenditures, etc.• Eliminate redundant manufacturing processes. • Evaluate and reorganize facility and equipment to optimize space and performance creating space for potential business expansion.• Facilitate professional development in the area of technical knowledge to staff on a wide variety of equipment, which include injection molding, spring coiling and assembly machines. • Drive organizational development strategies and activities including developing and implementing individual employee improvement activities to support plant initiatives.



Ideal Industries

• India
• Wholesale Import and Export

• Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor

  • 2009 - 2012

  • Direct the Facilities Maintenance and Automation staff to achieve maximum results in three facilities.• Lead the facility/equipment preventative and predictive maintenance program.• Developed a detailed PM program for new and existing equipment, which eliminated an annual two-week shutdown of production. • Strong working knowledge and experience with HVAC and mechanical systems, building automation and control, electrical power, natural gas and compressed air distribution systems.• Ensures facility compliance with OSHA requirements, such as: Electrical (ARC Flash) Safety, Lock-out/Tag-out. • Possess knowledge of industry standards (NEC, ANSI & NFPA) and local building codes for facilities and work environments, ensures compliance and recommends improvements.• Conduct facility audits with local, federal, or insurance agencies as required. Take appropriate action as required to reduce risk.• Performs utilities usage analysis and implements improvements to reduce energy consumption.• A subject matter expert, who makes the most of knowledge and experience, works to learn new mfg. systems; communicates well with others; and adapts to changing conditions quickly and easily.• Trains, instructs and assists maintenance personnel as required to drive organizational improvement.• Manage manpower; equipment, and supplies effectively to maximize results minimize downtime.• Develop facility improvement plans, both short and long term and prepare capital justification.• Manage facility improvement, construction or department move projects with staff or outside contractors to meet defined objectives safely, on-time and within budget.• Review and select contractors for all services pertaining to equipment and facilities. • Maintain all required process documentation to communicate defined process and best practices, and facilitate a culture of discipline and standardization.

• Master Electrician

  • Feb 2002 - 2009

  Ideal Industries, Inc. DeKalb ILIndustrial Electrician (2003 – Present) Service the most technically complex machinery systems and processes in three facilities  Consult engineering and department personnel on all maintenance related processes  Design and install various safety protection devices for all industrial equipment, such as light curtains, motion sensors, proximity sensors, overload protection, and grounding  Administered the installation, maintenance and operation of the 100,000 sq ft dehumidification system  Trained department personnel on newly occurring process measures  Introduced cost effective troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques, which has almost completely eliminated outside services engineers Acquired numerous safety trainings, qualifications and certifications such as electrical safety, lockout tag-out, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and arc flash  Achieved comprehensive knowledge in all electrical duties from large high voltage installations to minute control voltages found on circuit boards  Built extensive working knowledge on all mechanical and hydraulic functions • Maintenance Mechanic at Ideal Industries, Inc. 2003-2004• Groundskeeper at Ideal Industries, Inc. 2003